As seen in the top June 2015 interactive trends, the use of websites, vending machines, packaging, apps and emerging social media platforms are just a few of the ways brands are encouraging engagement.
Although in-store and online content prove to be popular ways to get at a consumer, brands are channeling their efforts into unconventional places for the ultimate surprise, delight and responses. For instance, Japan's Yaocho bar developed a series of beer coasters printed with a thermochemical ink, which spreads a harrowing message about domestic violence. An equally unexpected place to find an advertisement is within an ice sculpture, like the ones Brazil's Beneficência Portuguesa Hospital created to bring awareness to the importance of organ donations.
By setting up unusual advertisements in unexpected places, passionate consumers can't help but want to become part of the action or conversation sparked by a brand.
Top 40 Interactive Ideas in June
From Meaningful Activity Campaigns to Braille Drink Labels:
Laura McQuarrie — Jun 21, 2015 — Marketing
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Multimedia Retail Displays
This Woolworths Shop has In-Store Video Walls and LED Displays
38
Interactive Baking Pages
A Creative Cake Website Lets Users Test Ingredients by Drag and Drop
37
Social Media Retail Campaigns
OnePiece's Hack the Price Hashtag Helps Reduce a Jumpsuit's Cost
36
Gaming Retail Windows
The Play Array Project Turns a Retail Storefronts into a Pop-Up Game
35
Social Currency Shops
The ooVootique Lets Social Media Influencers Trade ooVoo Friends for Merch
34
Ethical Vending Machines
Fashion Revolution's Experiment Tests the Allure of Cheap Fashion
33
Branded Trivia Apps
gameit's Multiple Choice Quizzes Offer Discounts for Winners
32
Virtual Reality Car Dealerships
The Audi VR Experience Serves as a Mobile Car Dealership
31
Intergalactic Hotel Experiences
Guests at this Hotel Can Sleep in Zero Gravity Environments
30
Livestreaming Fashion Channels
H&M Canada Takes to Periscope for Fashion Brand Marketing
29
Dating App Marketing Campaigns
Jason Derulo Recently Launched a New Video Through Tinder
28
Multi-Sensory Cognac Shops
Martell's Airport Spirits Store Promises an 'Art de Vivre' Experience
27
Child-Inspired Home Pranks
The Nissan With Dad Campaign Focuses on Making Family a Priority
26
Meaningful Activity Campaigns
Quaker Canada's Today List Campaign Questions What Matters Most
25
Auto Showroom Lounges
Club Aston in Los Angeles Serves Up Martinis to Customers
24
Mini Ice Cream Trucks
Wall's Ice Cream Truck Brings Sweet Treats & Huge Smiles to Office Employees
23
Melting Icy Coupons
McDonald's Limited Time Coupon Will Disappear in the Sun If Not Used Quickly
22
Female-Targeted Beer Ads
Uses a Facial Recognition Billboard to Market Beer for Women
21
Intimate Musician Videos
Spotify's Entertainment Marketing on Periscope Connects Fans & Music
20
Live Snowboarding Videos
Red Bull Uses Meerkat for Live Video Marketing of Its Double Pipe Finals
19
Social Media Candy Machines
Grey Istanbul's Vending Machines Imagine How Instagram Filters Taste
18
Sticky Web Ads
Post-It Transforms Annoying Web Advertisements into Useful Ones
17
Floating Beverage Stunts
Tim Horton's Drink Marketing Promotes a Higher Level of Deliciousness
16
Video Reaction Apps
The 'Gather' App Allows Users to Share Brief Video Reactions with Friends
15
Heroic Donut Deals
Krispy Kreme Offers Free Treats for National Superhero Day Nominations
14
Live Action Video Games
Ubisoft Sought Out Influential YouTubers to Experience the Far Cry 4 Game
13
Imaginative Cloud Campaigns
Pictionary's Frame in the Sky Inspires the Public to See Cloud Shapes
12
Java-Roasting Workshops
The Topeca Coffee Education & Training Lab Enlightens All Enthusiasts
11
Crawling Baby Competitions
Vileda's Cute Social Campaign Cleverly Promotes Its Hot Spray Mop
10
Anti-Violence Beer Coasters
This Tokyo Bar Designed Beer Coasters to Help Combat Domestic Violence
9
Literacy-Encouraging Kites
Stories in the Sky Uses Kites Printed with Stories to Entice Kids
8
Covert Campaigning
Laura McQuarrie Shares Her Favorite Examples of Secret Social Media Campaigns
7
Jetsetting Bar Stunts
KLM & Heineken Celebrate King's Day by Flying Bar Customers to Amsterdam
6
Food-Printing Pop-Ups
London's 3D Printshow Highlights This Disruptive Technology by Printing Food
5
Positivity Vending Machines
The Coke Tweet Machine Charges People Based on an Attitude Test
4
Braille Drink Labels
These Soft Drink Cans and Bottles are Printed with Braille
3
Driver-Rescuing Campaigns
MINI Turns Getting a Flat Tire on the Road into a Marketing Opportunity
2
Disability Awareness Stunts
Driver's School Chides Drivers Who Ignore Accessible Parking Spaces
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Melting Organ Campaigns
These Melting Ice Sculptures Reveal Organs to Encourage New Donors
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Seasonal Phone Booth Activations
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Moderate Drinking Campaigns
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Convention-Challenging AC Campaigns
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Nature-Reconnecting Outdoor Campaigns
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Architecture-Inspired QSR Ads
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Interactive Fruit Juice Packaging
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Graffiti-Painted Beer Packaging
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Whimsical Uplifting Soda Campaigns
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Gamified In-Airport Activations
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Shoppable CPG Ads
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AI-Generated QSR Items
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Immersive Virtual Pop-Ups
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Interactive Cosmetics Retail Stores
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Interactive Soccer Campaign
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QSR Summer Pop-Ups
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Informative Digital Beverage Labels
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Creator-Friendly Initiatives
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Anthropomorphic Store Campaigns
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In-Game Advertising Services
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Virtual Pub Museums
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Visual Beer Brand Identities
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Provocative Guerrilla Campaigns
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Discerning Drinker Pop-Ups
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Nostalgic Game-Inspired Wine Bottles
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Inventive Retail Strategies
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Eco-Minded Millennial Ads
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Interactive Connected Packaging
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Footballer-Backed Global Campaigns
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Connected Beer Jerseys
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Stylish Soda Pop-Ups
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AI-Assisted Cooking Partnerships
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Playful Creativity-Focused Campaigns
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In-Store Audience Engagement Solutions
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Integrated Influencer Marketing Platforms
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AI-Powered Music Remixing Apps
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AI-Powered Gelato Packaging
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Superhero-Themed AR Sodas Cans
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Collaborative Digital Coffee Campaigns
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CGI-Generated Brand Updates
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Human Connection-Centric Campaigns
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Influencer Snack Bar Campaigns
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Artistic Libation Campaigns
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Video Game Refreshment Campaigns
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Accessible Candy Branding
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Artful Illusory Ads
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QR Code Shopping Assistants
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Reality-Bending Car Ads
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Scannable Skincare Murals
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Cheeky Financial Stress-Alleviating Campaigns
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Interactive Juice Packaging
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Inclusive Voting Campaigns
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Innovative Digital Signage
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AI-Powered Pain Visualization Experiences
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Australian Yogurt Campaigns
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Language App Pop-Ups
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